Location & Surroundings
Glacier Point is a cape in Alaska, United States, at 577 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palmer, 79 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 5285 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sheep Mountain Airport, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- Type cape (CAPE)
- a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
Geography
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Coordinates
61° 47' 1" N, 147° 39' 30" W
- Elevation 577 m (DEM: 549 m)
- Timezone America/Anchorage
- Time Shift GMT -9 (DST -8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:25
- Sunrise 08:55
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 9 h 20 min
Weather in Glacier Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Glacier Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -10.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -10.0 to -5.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 169 W/m2.
Temperature
-10.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (155 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,026.7 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | -10.0 | 1.4 | 155 | 78 | 1,026.7 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -9.7 | 1.6 | 150 | 72 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -9.2 | 1.0 | 159 | 73 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 18h | -5.9 | 1.0 | 117 | 74 | 1,031.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 169.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -8.3 | 1.6 | 155 | 72 | 1,032.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 30h | -7.9 | 1.4 | 177 | 65 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -7.3 | 1.1 | 176 | 74 | 1,029.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 42h | -4.7 | 0.2 | 170 | 75 | 1,026.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 188.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | -5.4 | 0.1 | 147 | 82 | 1,025.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 19.5 | n/a |
| 54h | -4.2 | 0.7 | 194 | 93 | 1,023.4 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -3.4 | 1.2 | 215 | 88 | 1,022.0 | 0.45 / 0.97 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | -2.7 | 1.4 | 264 | 89 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 37 | 132.2 | n/a |
| Monday | -5.5 | 3.0 | 211 | 83 | 1,026.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 32 | 21.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Glacier Point?
Now -10.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -10.0 to -5.9 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 169 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Glacier Point today?
Sunrise around 08:55 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 9h 19m.
What is the local time in Glacier Point?
Local time is 04:25. Time zone: America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is Glacier Point?
Glacier Point is a cape.
What is the elevation of Glacier Point?
Elevation about 577 m. DEM 549 m.
Where is Glacier Point located?
It is at 61.78361, -147.65833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Glacier Point in?
It is in United States.